Tom Yum Goong Part 1 Recipe Video

Learn how to cook Thai food the real way with a real Thai. I was born and raised in Thailand, and I lived there for 20 years. I have always been obsessed with food and can't think of a life without it. I am passionate about my culture, particularly its food, and I want to share it with the world. That's why I'm here. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do making it.

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
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Ingredients

 Water1 Quart
 Shrimps6 Large, wirth head on
 Kaffir lime leaves5 Medium, roughly chopped
 Lemongrass stalk1 Large, bruised and roughly chopped
 Galangal3 Tablespoon, cut into thin rounds
 Thai chilies4 Large, roughly chopped (to taste)
 Chili paste1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Lime3 Medium, juiced (to taste)
 Fish sauce4 Tablespoon
 Sugar1 Tablespoon
 Oyster mushrooms6 Ounce

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 292 Calories from Fat 12

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1 g2.3%

Saturated Fat 0.12 g0.61%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 50.2 mg16.7%

Sodium 1909.2 mg79.5%

Total Carbohydrates 70 g23.4%

Dietary Fiber 1.6 g6.4%

Sugars 5.1 g

Protein 10 g20.1%

Vitamin A 61.7% Vitamin C 13.1%

Calcium 3.2% Iron 46.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. In a large saucepan, put together water, shrimps, kaffir leaves, lemongrass, galangal and Thai chillies; place the pan on the stove and heat until the liquid turns yellowish or greenish.
2. In a small bowl, take chilli paste and lime juice; mix it slightly.
3. Add the fish sauce and sugar.
4. When the soup is ready, take out the shrimp shells and some of the herbs.
5. Place the saucepan back on stove and add the oyster mushrooms.
6. Add the shrimps with the heads on and cook for a while until shrimps are just done and mushrooms are tender.
7. Add the seasoning mix and the soup is ready for serving.

SERVING
8. Serve Tom Yum Goong in a bowl of freshly prepared rice noodles.

Editors Review

If you are looking to have a quintessential Thai dinner at home, don’t skip the spicy-sour tom yum goong. Also known as hot and sour shrimp soup, this zesty Thai staple is a favorite during the colder months and can be made easily at home with just a few staple ingredients. It’s so addictive that you are likely to be hooked to it for good. Watch the space for more on the recipe.
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